Scottish Holiday Ideas: Whisky Breaks
Itinerary WY-3: Speyside Whisky Short Break from £249pp for 3nts
Speyside is world renowned as the heart of Scotland's whisky industry, and the close proximity of so many contrasting distilleries, together with the wide range of other options locally make this area a perfect short break destination.
Your route from the south will bring you through some awe-inspring Highland scenery, before reaching the surprisingly green Speyside valley.
Your Hotel
Your elegant Georgian hotel is the perfect place to unwind in traditional highland surroundings, offering a warm welcome and a touch of style in the centre of an attractive Speyside village. Close to several distilleries on the famous Whisky Trail, it offers a fine selection of single malts which you can sample as you relax in front of the sitting room's crackling log fire, perhaps with a good book. The friendly bistro offers a daily changing menu featuring local meat and game, plus a mouthwatering variety of seafood. The chef combines these and other fine local ingredients with fresh herbs and fruit from the hotel's delightful walled garden, which you are welcome to explore on your evening stroll as you plan the following day's activities.
What to see and do
Conveniently located at the heart of Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail, your hotel lies within a couple of miles of the excellent Cardhu and Macallan distilleries. Glenfiddich, Strathisla and Aberlour are also within easy striking distance, as is the fascinating Speyside Cooperage ' worthy of a day trip in itself. We can recommend and plan your own itinerary and make any bookings for your tours- just let us know your preferences. If required we can also arrange for taxi hire to ensure you can fully enjoy the delights of the whisky!
Aside from these attractions there is no shortage of other options in the area ' with excellent salmon fishing on the Spey, walking on the Speyside Way, 15 nearby golf courses and numerous places of historic interest, from Pluscarden Abbey to romantic Cawdor Castle. Venture slightly further afield and you will discover the attractions of Inverness, capital of the Highlands, the mysteries of Loch Ness with its fascinating visitor centre or the pretty fishing villages and long sandy beaches of the beautiful Moray Coast.
Price from £249 per person for departures February to October 2008 , based on 2 people sharing a room for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis. This includes a half day VIP tour and tasting at either the Macallan or Glenfiddich distillery. We can arrange taxi travel if required.
All our touring holidays include a map of Scotland with recommended routes from your specified starting point, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.
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More about this holiday
Other holiday ideas?
- WY-2: Malt Whisky weekends from £373 per person
- WY-3: The Whisky Trail from £749pp for 9 nights
- II-1: Islay Whisky Short break from £229pp for 3nts
- WY-3: Speyside Whisky Short Break from £249pp for 3nts
